Our People

NICOLE BENNETT

General Counsel How long have you been working for ResourceCo and what made you join the team? I have been at ResourceCo for over 4 years now. I joined ResourceCo from private practice, disenchanted with time-recording and on the hunt for greener (or perhaps more industrial) pastures. And so, shortly after Easter Break in 2018, I put on my boots and wound my way up the Wingfield driveway, ready to help create something new: an in-house legal function.

How have you challenged yourself at ResourceCo? I do not necessarily go looking for challenges, but inherent in my role is that they find me. Given that I practice across all business pillars, across Australia and into Asia, and in all areas of law, every day presents some new challenge. If the challenge is not the work itself, its managing competing priorities and expectations. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love problem-solving and my working style aligns with ResourceCo’s core values of agility and creativity. I do not want to sit at my desk drafting memos any more than the business wants to read them. I would rather be partnering alongside the wonderful people that make up this business, helping them to practically implement their goals. What is the biggest risk you have ever taken? I have taken various risks in my personal life: quitting a job which no longer served me with no job to go to; moving overseas on my own at 19. They were risky decisions, but ultimately calculated ones made on the premise that I fully back myself. In those times in my life where the risks I have taken have not paid off, I strangely never regret those decisions – they are just a part of my journey and I am a bit wiser for having had those experiences.

What excites you about the resource recovery industry? It is an exciting time to be part of the resource recovery industry. It is particularly exciting how well ResourceCo is placed to capitalise on the industry growth and recognition. With a pipeline of new developments, and an exponentially growing focus on the importance of ESG, I think this is our time to excel.

What are some of you other interests? Outside of work my two small humans, Sloane (3) and Raff (5), keep me extremely busy. I have also recently taken up skateboarding, which has yet to see me hospitalised, but has high prospects. When I have an opportunity to get away, I find that I am most at peace enjoying a nice glass of wine by an open campfire.

ROB SALTER

National Sales Manager – Tyrecycle

How have you found your move to Tyrecycle and what inspired your move? Having been in the tyre industry for over 15 years the transition into Tyrecycle has been quite seamless, especially on the Collections side of the business where I know most of the customers. I’m excited to join a business working towards a better future for our planet. My 2 adult kids have educated me about the need for sustainability and were most supportive of me joining an environmental leader such as Tyrecycle.

What prompted you to join Tyrecycle? I have been involved with Tyrecycle as a customer at Bridgestone and Bob Jane T-Marts and have always been impressed by their professionalism as the standout tyre recycler in the industry. When the opportunity arose to join Jim and the team it was a nobrainer for me to get on board. How to do define success for both yourself and your team? Achieving the financial targets are mandatory, otherwise we can’t have capability to invest for the future. So that’s one definition of success, but it is also vital to be ethical and do business the right way, so I view success as building our reputational value as well. Reputation means we can be relied upon so I want the Sales Team at Tyrecycle to be known in the industry as the team that delivers on our promises. With a respected and reputable brand, we will be successful.

What does the circular economy mean to you? After selling tyres for so many years my career path has itself become circular.…I am now collecting all those tyres I sold! I have visited many tyre factories over the years, and I’ve seen how tyres are engineered and manufactured to maximise their life and be hard to wear out. Now we have the challenge to convert the tyre scrap into usable products and maximise our use of the Earth’s finite resources. It is the ultimate circular economy; the challenge is to make it profitable and for consumers to understand the benefits.

What are some of your other interests? I am always active and live in the Adelaide Hills where the walks with my partner and our 2 dogs or the occasional run are quite hilly. I’m a keen cyclist and have completed the hardest riding event in Australia, the 3 Peaks in Victoria a total of 5 times. It is an epic 235kms and over 4,000m of climbing in 1 day up Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek. In previous jobs I have ridden the bike to work, but I don’t want to scare the ResourceCo Head Office crew when wearing lycra, so won’t be doing that anytime soon. From my past years of living in Melbourne, I’m an MCC member but being Adelaide raised, Port Power is my team in the AFL along with Liverpool in the EPL.